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Ready Freddy Series
Description: Fredy Thresher a first grade student who is obsessed by sharks and with losing his first tooth. #kids
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Second Grade Rules!
by Abby Klein and John MckinleyFreddy is back -- and he's ready for second grade!
Freddy likes his new second- grade teacher, but he doesn't like being stuck with Max and Chloe -- especially since his best friend, Robbie, is in another class! Is Freddy ready to reach out to the new student, Josh, and make a friend?
Secret Santa Surprise!
by Abby Klein and John MckinleyFreddy is ready -- for 2nd Grade! It's almost Christmas, and Freddy is thrilled when his teacher tells the class that they'll be doing a Secret Santa gift swap. He can't wait to make a special present for one of his friends -- until Freddy picks the worst name in the class! Freddy can't believe it, but maybe with some help from his friends he can be the best Secret Santa ever!
Best Prank Ever
by Abby Klein and John MckinleyFreddy is ready -- for second grade!
April Fool's Day is nearly here, and Freddy is sure Max will play a trick on him again. Maybe this year, Freddy can trick him back -- but how? Then Freddy remembers his twin cousins, Kelly and Kasey. They always have great ideas! With their help, Freddy is sure to come up with the perfect April Fool's Day pranks!
The Haunted Hayride
by Abby Klein and John MckinleyFreddy's friends can't wait to try the haunted hayride at the Halloween festival -- especially Freddy's new friend, Josh. The hayride is supposed to be really scary! But when Max bets Josh that Freddy will be too much of a fraidy-cat to join them, Freddy is determined to be brave . . . no matter what!
Gingerbread Jitters
by Abby Klein and John MckinleyThis Christmas, Freddy's class is making gingerbread houses to donate to a local children's hospital. Everyone has a great idea of what to bring for decorations -- everyone, that is, except Freddy! If he can think up the perfect ingredient, this season will be totally sweet!
A Little Bit Lucky
by Abby Klein and John MckinleyHow do you spell L-U-C-K-Y? The whole second grade is excited about the spelling bee, and Freddy's friends are all studying hard. Except Freddy-why study when he has his lucky shark tooth? But when the tooth goes missing, Freddy panics. Can his friends help him get ready for the big competition?
Ready, Freddy! Tooth Trouble
by Abby Klein and John MckinleyWatch out, Junie, there's a new kid on the block! It's Freddy Thresher, a first grader who knows it's a jungle out there. A new chapter book series written by an elementary teacher who's seen it all!
Freddy Thresher has a problem: a really, really, big problem. He's the only one in his class who hasn't lost a tooth! All of the other students in Mrs. Wushy's first grade have signed their names on the Big Tooth, and Freddy's determined to get his name on it, too. So when Max "The Meanie" Sellars calls Freddy a baby, Freddy decides he's going to lose that tooth one way or another, even if it means getting punched in the face at recess, or even bigger trouble, with Mom!
Ready, Freddy! Super-Secret Valentine
by Abby Klein and John MckinleyWith more than one million copies in print, READY, FREDDY! has been a huge success in Scholastic's Book Clubs.
It's Valentine's Day, and Freddy wants to make a special card just for his friend Jessie. But Freddy is afraid the other children in his first grade class will laugh at him. How can he keep it a secret? Join Freddy as he tries to cut and paste his way to Jessie's heart. With content, humor, characters, and vocabulary that are perfect for the chapter-book reader--it's time to get ready for Freddy!
Ready, Freddy! Stop That Hamster!
by Abby KleinAll the kids in class want to take home the class hamster for the weekend, and Freddy can hardly believe his good luck when he is chosen. But he forgets that his mom can't stand having animals in the house. Can Freddy hide the hamster from his mom?
Ready, Freddy! Pumpkin Elf Mystery
by Abby Klein and John MckinleyWith more than one million copies in print, READY, FREDDY! has been a huge success in Scholastic's Book Clubs. Who is the Pumpkin Elf, and where is he? Freddy Thresher and the rest of his first-grade class follow clues to find a mysterious Halloween elf who comes to their classroom at night and plays tricks on everyone. The teacher says that the Pumpkin Elf will only leave treats if the class behaves. Can Freddy and his friends find the elf, mind their manners, and collect their pumpkin surprises?
Ready, Freddy! The One Hundredth Day of School!
by Abby Klein and John MckinleyWith more than one million copies sold, this series is a huge Scholastic Book Clubs success. Klein presents a diverse community of 1st graders facing real issues that matter to this age group.
The 100th day of school is approaching, and to mark the occasion, Freddy and his classmates must each collect and bring to school 100 of something. Freddy is overwhelmed by the thought, then he has a great idea to collect 100 shark trading cards. But he only has 21 cards! How will be get another 79 before the 100th day of school? Even if he had the money, his mom would NEVER let him buy that much bubble gum. Join Freddy as he plots the perfcet plan to reach his goal. The Ready, Freddy! series has content, humor, characters and vocabulary perfect for the early chapter-book reader.
Ready, Freddy! Going Batty
by Abby KleinFreddy's class is ready for Halloween, and learning all about bats and other spooky critters.
Unfortunately Freddy is already spooked--he's sure there's a monster in his attic at home. He can hear it moving around at night! Can Freddy and his best friend Robbie hunt down the monster?
Ready, Freddy! Camping Catastrophe
by Abby Klein and John MckinleyWith more than two million copies sold, this series is a huge Scholastic Book Clubs success. Klein presents a diverse community of 1st graders facing real issues that matter to this age group.
Max, the biggest bully in first grade, just can't believe that Freddy Thresher and his best friend, Robbie, are going on a camping trip this weekend. Worse yet, Freddy's sister, Suzie, has bet him a full week's worth of chores that he'll be too much of a scaredy-cat to spend the whole night in the wild! And, even though Freddy is a little bit worried, he sure isn't going to let Suzie win a bet that involves cleaning the basement! Shark head flashlight, sleeping back, tent, and S'more supplies in tow, Freddy, Robbie, and Mr. Thresher head off to the camp grounds for a weekend of campfire fun.
Ready, Freddy! Thanksgiving Turkey Trouble
by Abby KleinWould you believe being a turkey for the first grade Thanksgiving play will get Freddy locked up in jail? Freddy believes it. In fact he believes all kinds of terrible things will happen if he has to dress up as a turkey for the play.
At school there's teasing, bullying, copy-catting, tattling, joking, arguments, laughing, time-outs and all kinds of kid and teacher stuff you've had in your own school. At home, there's teasing from Freddy's sister and understanding from his mom, but they don't help him get over having to be the turkey.
Finally, just in time, Freddy learns a trick that will make being a turkey fun! At the end of the story are some ideas for Thanksgiving crafts.
Ready, Freddy! Snow Day Dare
by Abby Klein and John MckinleyFreddy is ready -- for 2nd Grade!
It's snowing, and Freddy couldn't be more excited. Snowball fights, forts -- and a snow day break from school! If only the biggest bully in second grade, Max, hadn't dared him to sled down Cherry Hill. That hill is so steep and scary, Freddy's never taken his sled to the top -- but maybe with the help of his friends, this could be the best snow day ever!
Ready, Freddy! Firehouse Fun!
by Abby KleinFreddy Thresher A's first-grade class is taking an exciting field trip to the fire station, where they will learn safety tips and how to avoid fires.
Come along as veteran first-grade teacher Abby Klein delights young readers with another engaging story.
Ready, Freddy! The Perfect Present
by Abby Klein and John MckinleyWith more than 3.2 million copies sold across all channels, READY, FREDDY! is a huge success with first-grade readers -- and this one is perfect for Christmas!
Freddy can't wait for all the toys, toys, toys he put on Christmas list! He's sure Santa will bring him everything he's wishing for. But when Freddy learns not every kid is as lucky as he is, he starts to wonder. Could giving presents be as much fun as getting them?
Ready Freddy! The Perfect Present
by Abby KleinFreddy is sure Santa will bring him everything he's wishing for. But when Freddy learns not every kid is as lucky as he is, he starts to wonder. Could giving presents be as much fun as getting them?
Ready, Freddy! The Penguin Problem
by Abby Klein and John MckinleyWith more than 3.2 million copies sold across all channels, READY, FREDDY! is a huge success with first-grade readers!
Freddy's first-grade class is learning all about penguins -- including the fact that some species are endangered. When Freddy suggests a penny drive to help save the penguins, everyone loves the idea. But Freddy can't find his penny jar! How will he save the penguins now?
Ready, Freddy! Apple Orchard Race
by Abby Klein and John MckinleyWith more than 3.2 million copies sold across all channels, READY, FREDDY! is a huge success with first-grade readers!
Freddy Thresher's first-grade class is taking a field trip to the local apple orchard. Best of all, whoever finds the hidden wooden apples among the real fruit will win $5! But can Freddy get to the prize before Max cheats his way to winning?
Ready, Freddy! Camping Catastrophe!
by Abby KleinFreddy Thresher and his best friend, Robbie, are going on a camping trip with Freddy's dad. But everything goes wrong--from a collapsed tent to an encounter with angry bees to an unhappy skunk.
A Very Crazy Christmas
by Abby KleinAre you Ready for Freddy? Everyone's favorite first grader and shark lover is back!Merry Christmas, Freddy! Freddy's cousins, twin sisters Kasey and Kelly, are coming for the holidays. Things are always more fun when the twins are around -- but they're also a lot more crazy! Freddy can't wait to find out what trouble the girls get into this time.Extra activities included: The word "fin" is hidden in every illustration, and readers can play the games in "Freddy's Fun Pages" at the end of the book.
Ready, Freddy! #24
by Abby Klein and John MckinleyAre you Ready for Freddy? Everyone's favorite first grader and shark lover is back in two new stories!
Freddy's dream has come true: he's about to be face-to-face with a real live shark!
His first-grade class is taking a field trip to the aquarium today, and Freddy can't wait. He'll get to see fish and rays and moon jellies and -- his favorite! -- sharks!
The aquarium even has a Shark Quiz. If he can answer all the questions correctly, Freddy will win a prize for his shark knowledge! But wait -- where is Freddy's lucky shark tooth? He can't pass the quiz without it!
Ready, Freddy! Save the Earth!
by Abby Klein and John MckinleyEveryone's favorite first grader is back -- and ready to go green!
Freddy's first-grade class is learning all about Earth Day, and all about the little things that even kids can do to help the planet. If Freddy can complete all ten points on the Earth Day Challenge list, he gets to join Team Green!
Just in time for Earth Day and filled with fun activities that readers can easily try at home, Save the Earth! is perfect for Ready Freddy fans who want to go green!